{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bbb11c94a5c8f9b1594de2b9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbb11c94a5c8f9b1594de2b9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbb11c94a5c8f9b1594de2b9","title":"Materials Manager","description":"Caffe Vita has been an independent & locally-owned coffee roasting company since 1995. From our beginnings at the base of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, we now operate 10 locations among Seattle, Brooklyn and Phoenix. Come join our team!\nWe are hiring a detail-oriented Materials Manager and Inventory Accountant to perform and coordinate buying activities within our organization. This person will focus on partnering with and developing supplier relationships to improve outcomes for our customers and stakeholders. As a member of the finance team, this role reports to the CFO.\nProcurement responsibilities:\nOptimize inventory levels, investment and carrying costs\nVet and develop close working relationships with new and existing suppliers\nManage supplier performance, including pricing, lead times, delivery reliability, and product quality\nProcure products in coordination with managers across the organization\nDevelop purchasing budgets, policies and procurement strategies\nManage logistics, freight and third-party warehouses\nArrange shipping and obtain competitive freight rates\nMonitor obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory\nSupport operations with accurate data, including product usage and forecasts, risk analyses, etc.\nInventory accounting responsibilities:\nCoordinate physical inventory counts at all locations\nInvestigate inventory variances and recommend corrective actions\nManage the stock ledger and sku maintenance\nPerform cost accounting related to co-manufactured products\nAnalyze operational costs, labor, overhead, and material variances\nAssist in pricing analyses, monthly close and gross margin reporting\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field\n3-5 years of progressive experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, or supply chain management\nExperience negotiating multi-year, multi-location supply agreements\nExperience in manufacturing, distribution, or food and beverage environments preferred\nStrong knowledge of GAAP and inventory costing methodologies\nExperience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, Acumatica, etc.).\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial modeling\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills\nExcellent communication and negotiation abilities, both written and verbal\nPreferred certifications include Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)\nExperience supervising employees preferred\nWe Offer:\nCompetitive salary and benefits\nCasual office environment\nMedical/Dental Insurance\n401k with Company match\nPaid time off\nEmployee discounts and free coffee beverages\nAbout Caffe Vita\nWe roast our coffee by hand, highlighting the intentionality and craft of the farmer. Building a community of producers, loyal customers, and purposeful connections motivates us as much as creating the perfect blend. Together we can positively impact the future of coffee, and the individuals that keep this industry thriving. Our coffee is always fresh and hand-roasted on site at one of our three roasteries in Seattle, Brooklyn, and Phoenix.","company":"Caffe Vita","rawCompany":"caffe vita","city":"Seattle","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-01T10:06:54.231Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722515","title":"Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars","slug":"snack-and-nonalcoholic-beverage-bars"},{"code":"311920","title":"Coffee and Tea Manufacturing","slug":"coffee-and-tea-manufacturing"},{"code":"722514","title":"Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets","slug":"cafeterias-grill-buffets-and-buffets"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Materials Manager","description":"Caffe Vita has been an independent & locally-owned coffee roasting company since 1995. 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